1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 348 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 348 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |